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U.S. Beaches

The Ideal Outer Banks, North Carolina, Beach Vacation

Pair an island with an inlet town for a beach-to-bay, approved-by-locals week on the Carolina coast.

July 2, 2022 09:21 AM

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Anna Katherine Clemmons

A landmark subway station in New York City with vaulted glass ceilings, green-and-white tiles, and brick walls

Where to Travel Next

The Best Way to See a City? Going Underground

Learn about the history, architecture, design, and engineering hidden underneath your feet on these urban transit system tours.

December 12, 2024 02:03 PM

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Pat Tompkins

The Puffy Vest drink coozy in Seafoam, Banana Yellow Brown, Tan, Green Blue1

Camping

25 Great Camping Gift Ideas, According to an Avid Camper

Camping cookbooks, comfy loungewear, and a flask with camp-ready features are only a few of our ideas for the outdoor adventurers on your list.

November 5, 2024 07:21 PM

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Jessie Beck

Bars + Nightlife

The Top 7 Craft Breweries You Should Visit in Nashville

From lip-puckering sour IPAs to hardy, stout lagers, there’s something for every kind of beer lover in Music City.

November 4, 2021 12:33 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Natural Wonders

Why Madeira Is a Fantastic Long Getaway for Nature (and Food) Lovers

You don’t have to travel far to slow down and savor the scenic beauty and delicious cuisine of this lush Portuguese archipelago.

Sponsored by Madeira Promotion Bureau

Outdoor Adventure

This Hidden Corner of British Columbia Is Paradise for Nature Lovers

One writer on the hamlet he considers his “happy place.”

March 25, 2020 01:35 PM

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Ryan Knighton

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Longreads

How Many Countries Have You Visited? Inside the Quest to Become the World’s “Biggest” Traveler

For some adventurous travelers, going everywhere is not enough.

December 3, 2024 11:46 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

This guest room at the Four Seasons Hotel Osaka has blond wood interiors and views of the city.

Stay Here Next

At this New Hotel in Osaka, Michelin-Starred Dining Meets Japanese Hospitality

At the new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, there’s an exclusive modern ryokan within the hotel and an enticing culinary program.

January 31, 2025 04:29 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Discover the enchanted islands, charming cities, and secret coves of Croatia, Europe’s “hidden gem.”

Where to Travel Next

Why Croatia Is Europe’s Best-Kept Secret for Luxury Travelers

Enjoy all the pleasures of a culture-rich trip filled with delicious food, along with exclusive once-in-a-lifetime experiences, thanks to sea and land specialists Ker & Downey.

Sponsored by Ker & Downey

Hotel building with three stories in the middle of a snowy landscape with the northern lights overhead

Hotels We Love

Plan an Iceland Adventure Around These 10 Dreamy Hotels

The Nordic island nation is home to urban boutique hotels, spa resorts, adventure lodges, and even a bubble dome where you can watch the aurora borealis from your bed.

July 23, 2024 08:48 PM

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Elissa Garay

AFAR Advisor

Are Flexible Hotel Check-In Times the Way of the Future?

The Peninsula Hotels group is experimenting with “Peninsula Time” to break out of the morning check-in mold.

February 5, 2021 09:06 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

AFAR Advisor

5 Yacht Destinations for Arts and Culture Lovers

From the cultural heartbeat of Cape Town to the fresco-lined palace walls of Monte Carlo, travel to these five port cities with the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

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